A traditional Chinese medicine decocting device suitable for automatic cleaning

Abstract

The utility model discloses a traditional chinese medicine decocting device suitable for automatic cleaning, include: outer pot, it has removable, the inner support component of frame structure in it, the inner support component includes: at least two connecting portions of the arrangement of interval along the circumference, and the bottom plate of the bottom of the top tray is connected, the tray is built on the outer pot delivery opening, and the connecting portion and the bottom plate stretch into the outer pot, at least two cooperation through -holes of cooperation and cleaning are provided on the bottom plate, and the diameter of cooperation through -hole is greater than 1cm and is less than the quarter of inner drum diameter. The utility model cancels the traditional inner pot design, and the cooperation through -hole is arranged on the inner support component bottom plate of frame structure, realizes the outer pot to turn down a step automation and washes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automated decoction of traditional Chinese medicine, specifically, it relates to a traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction refers to the process of combining various Chinese medicinal herbs according to a TCM prescription, decocting them according to requirements, and then collecting the resulting liquid. As TCM treatment concepts are gradually accepted worldwide, the global demand for TCM is increasing, and the need for the development and improvement of automated production technology for TCM decoction preparation is becoming increasingly urgent.

[0003] In existing decoction devices for traditional Chinese medicine, the device includes an outer pot containing the medicinal liquid and an inner pot located inside the outer pot to support the medicine packet / herbal medicine. The top wall of the inner pot has a medicine packet inlet, and the side and bottom walls of the inner pot have several medicinal liquid flow holes. During the decoction process, the herbal medicine or medicine packet is put into the inner pot through the medicine packet inlet. The medicinal liquid in the outer pot permeates into the medicine packet through the medicinal liquid flow holes. The size and shape of the medicinal liquid flow holes can restrict the flow of the medicinal liquid, preventing it from fully permeating the medicine packet and reducing the decoction effect. Furthermore, setting several medicinal liquid flow holes on the side and bottom walls of the inner pot increases the difficulty and cost of manufacturing the inner pot. When cleaning the decoction device, the inner and outer pots need to be separated, cleaned, and then reassembled. Many operations require manual operation, making it difficult to achieve truly automated decoction.

[0004] In view of this, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning. This device does not have an inner pot; the decoction liquid flows through the outer pot. The outer pot is lifted and separated by a cleaning component, thus achieving automated cleaning of the inverted combination traditional Chinese medicine decoction device.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning includes: The outer pot has a removable, frame-structured inner support assembly. The inner support assembly includes at least two connecting parts arranged circumferentially to connect the top support plate to the bottom base plate. The tray is placed on the outer pot inlet, and the connecting part and the bottom plate extend into the outer pot; The base plate is provided with at least two mating through holes for cleaning, the diameter of which is greater than 1 cm and less than one-quarter of the diameter of the base plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with at least three mating through holes for cleaning, one mating through hole is located at the center of the base plate, and the remaining mating through holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides thereon.

[0008] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with at least four mating through holes for cleaning, one mating through hole is located at the center of the base plate, and the remaining mating through holes are evenly distributed around it.

[0009] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with at least five mating through holes for cleaning, one mating through hole is located at the center of the base plate, and the remaining mating through holes are symmetrically and evenly distributed around it.

[0010] Furthermore, the mating through hole located at the center of the base plate is larger than the mating through holes located around it, and the diameter of the mating through hole is greater than 1.2 cm and less than one-fifth of the diameter of the base plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the base plate is also provided with a plurality of liquid flow holes, which are located between and outside the mating through holes. The diameter of the liquid flow holes is smaller than that of the mating through holes, and the diameter of the mating through holes is greater than or equal to 2 cm and less than one-sixth of the diameter of the base plate.

[0012] When there is only a gap between the bottom plate and the inner wall of the outer pot, the diameter of the outer pot is equivalent to the diameter of the bottom plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the liquid flow holes are arranged radially from the center of the base plate, and at least one ring around the matching through hole in the center of the base plate, and one ring around the perimeter of the base plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the inner circumference of the tray is the dispensing port; the connecting part is connected to the tray near the inner circumference and to the base plate near the outer circumference; the base plate does not contact the inner bottom surface of the outer pot; there is a gap between the base plate and the inner wall of the outer pot; there is a gap between the connecting part and the inner wall of the outer pot; the dispensing port is equivalent to the base plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a limiting structure is provided on the inner wall of the outer pot, the limiting structure including at least two limiting parts distributed circumferentially on the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot; the limiting parts cooperate with the connecting parts to restrict the rotation of the inner support assembly.

[0016] Furthermore, the decoction device is inverted on the conveyor belt with its opening facing downwards. The first spray device and the first support rod, which can be raised and lowered, move upwards into the inverted decoction device. The first support rod and the first spray device continue to move upwards through the mating through hole, lifting the outer pot of the decoction device until there is a distance between the outer pot 110 and the bottom plate of the inner support assembly. When the first spray device and the first support rod move or lift the outer pot, the first spray device and / or the first support rod spray water to clean the outer pot.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0018] The traditional inner pot design is eliminated, and a frame structure internal support component is adopted, reducing the processing of complex holes and lowering manufacturing difficulty and cost. The bottom plate has matching through holes that work with the spray device and support rods of the automatic cleaning system to achieve cleaning by inverting the outer pot. During cleaning, the outer pot separates from the inner support component, and the spray device can pass through the through holes to directly perform high-pressure rinsing on the inner wall of the outer pot, reducing manual disassembly steps and significantly improving cleaning efficiency. The medicinal liquid flow holes are radially distributed and surround the matching through holes, optimizing the medicinal liquid circulation path and avoiding the problem of insufficient local penetration. Through the medicinal liquid flow holes on the bottom plate and the gaps in the frame, the decoction liquid can fully flow throughout the device, ensuring uniform penetration of the medicine pack, improving the extraction rate of effective ingredients, increasing decoction efficiency, and saving manpower.

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal support component provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the decoction device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer pot structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning component that works in conjunction with a decoction device, as provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] See Figure 1 This utility model relates to a traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning, including an outer pot 110, which has a removable inner support assembly 120 with a frame structure. The inner support assembly 120 includes at least two connecting parts 122-1 arranged circumferentially to connect a top support plate 121 to a bottom plate 124. The support plate 121 is placed on the outer pot inlet 110a, and the connecting parts 122-1 and the bottom plate 124 extend into the outer pot 110. The bottom plate 124 is provided with at least two through holes for cleaning. The diameter of the through holes is greater than 1 cm and less than one-quarter of the diameter of the bottom plate 124. Preferably, the diameter of the through holes is greater than 1.2 cm and less than one-fifth of the diameter of the bottom plate (124). More preferably, the diameter of the through holes is greater than or equal to 2 cm and less than one-sixth of the diameter of the bottom plate.

[0026] Unlike traditional Chinese medicine decoction equipment, this utility model does not have an inner pot inside the outer pot. Instead, it has an inner support component with a frame structure. The connecting parts are arranged at intervals along the circumference. The inner circumference of the tray is the feeding port. The bottom plate is connected near the outer circumference. The bottom plate does not contact the inner bottom surface of the outer pot. There may be a gap or distance between the bottom plate and the bottom surface of the outer pot, but it is generally set close to the inner ground of the outer pot. The bottom plate carries the decoction bag, which can be completely immersed in the decoction liquid for better extraction of the effective components of the Chinese medicine. The connecting part 122-1 has a gap with the inner wall of the outer pot 110. The feeding port 1211 corresponds to the bottom plate 124.

[0027] The base plate 124 of this utility model is provided with at least two mating through holes for cleaning. The diameter of the mating through holes is greater than 1 cm and less than one-quarter of the diameter of the inner barrel. When the decoction device needs cleaning, it is conveyed along the conveyor belt to the automatic cleaning system, and then inverted onto the conveyor belt with the opening facing down. The automatic cleaning system is equipped with a liftable cleaning component. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 The device includes a first spraying device 6012 and a first support rod 6013. The first spraying device 6012 and the first support rod 6013 move upwards into the inverted decoction device. The first support rod 6013 and the first spraying device 6012 continue to move upwards through the mating through hole, lifting the outer pot 110 of the decoction device until there is a distance between the outer pot 110 and the bottom plate 124. The first spraying device 6012 then sprays water to clean the outer pot 110. When the first spraying device 6012 and the first support rod 6013 move upwards into the inverted decoction device, or when they move downwards from a high point below the bottom plate 124, the first spraying device 6012 can also spray water to clean the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120. The first support rod 6013 is generally higher than the first spraying device 6012. When the first support rod 6013 contacts the inner bottom surface of the outer pot 110 and lifts the outer pot 110, the first spraying device 6012 is at a distance from the inner bottom surface of the outer pot 110, forming a larger spraying area for the outer pot. The first spraying device 6012 may also spray at the location of the mating through hole without passing through it.

[0028] Figure 4 The illustration shows the optimal implementation with a central first spray device 6012 and four surrounding first support rods 6013. Alternatively, three or two first support rods 6013 can be arranged around the first spray device 6012. Correspondingly, at least four through holes for cleaning are provided on the base plate 124, with one through hole located at the center of the base plate 124 to mate with the first spray device 6012, and the remaining through holes evenly distributed around it. Alternatively, three through holes for cleaning are provided on the base plate 124, with one through hole located at the center of the base plate 124 to mate with the first spray device 6012, and the remaining through holes symmetrically arranged on both sides.

[0029] This utility model does not show the case where the bottom plate 124 is provided with at least two cooperating through holes for cleaning. It can be imagined that the two cooperating through holes for cleaning can be evenly distributed on the bottom plate 124, or one cooperating through hole can be set in the center of the bottom plate 124. The diameter of the cooperating through hole is greater than 1 cm and less than one-quarter of the diameter of the inner barrel.

[0030] In this utility model, the mating through hole located in the center of the base plate 124 is larger than the mating through holes located around it, so that the circular nozzle of the first spraying device 6012 passes through the central mating through hole 124f. The first support rod 6013 can also be a water spraying structure instead of just a support.

[0031] The base plate 124 is also provided with a plurality of liquid flow holes 124a, which are located between and outside the mating through holes 124f, and the diameter of the liquid flow holes 124a is smaller than that of the mating through holes 124f.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the liquid flow holes 124a are arranged radially from the center of the base plate 124, and at least one ring around the mating through hole 124 at the center of the base plate 124, and one ring around the periphery of the base plate 124.

[0033] See details Figure 1 Several through holes are provided between several liquid flow holes 124a. Specifically, the through holes and liquid flow holes 124a cover the entire bottom plate 124. More specifically, the number of liquid flow holes 124a is greater than the number of through holes, with five through holes in total. These five through holes consist of four first through holes 124f and one second through hole 124g. The second through hole 124g is located at the center of the bottom plate 124, and the four first through holes 124f surround the second through hole 124g. The multiple liquid flow holes 124a basically cover the entire bottom plate 124, allowing the liquid to penetrate the medicine pack relatively fully. The through holes allow the cleaning device 600 to pass through the bottom wall of the outer pot 110 of the decoction device 100. During decoction, the combination of the through hole and the liquid flow hole 124a can achieve the effect of liquid reflux and uniform decoction, allowing the liquid to fully penetrate into the medicine bag. This utility model does not have an inner pot, and the liquid can also penetrate into the medicine bag through the gap formed by the two connecting parts.

[0034] Figure 1 In the middle, the liquid flow holes 124a are arranged radially from the center of the bottom plate 124, and at least one ring around the mating through hole 124f in the center of the bottom plate 124, and one ring around the periphery of the bottom plate 124.

[0035] The inner circumference of the tray 121 of this invention is the inlet 1211; the connecting part 122-1 is connected to the tray 121 near the inner circumference and to the base plate 124 near the outer circumference; the base plate 124 does not contact the inner bottom surface of the outer pot 110; there is a gap between the base plate 124 and the inner wall of the outer pot 110; the connecting part 122-1 has a gap with the inner wall of the outer pot 110; the inlet 1211 is equivalent to the base plate 124. The medicinal liquid can also flow through the gap, and the decoction liquid permeates the entire decoction device.

[0036] The following description, in conjunction with the functions and effects, further describes the traditional Chinese medicine decoction device of this utility model.

[0037] The sealing element can be a separately installed rope. The rope is used to gather the open end of the medicine pack towards the middle and tie it tightly to seal the open end of the medicine pack and prevent the medicine from scattering or becoming contaminated. Furthermore, the decoction pot 100a includes a fixing unit located inside the inner pot 120a, which is used to fix the free end of the seal after the opening of the sealed medicine bag to the outer periphery of the medicine bag inlet 1211 at the top of the inner pot 120a.

[0038] More specifically, the fixing unit 330 is located below the tray 121 with the medicine bag inlet 1211 at the top of the inner pot 120a, and the medicine bag is supported on the bottom plate 124 at the bottom of the inner pot 120a. When the medicine pack is fixed by the fixing unit 330, the free end of the seal extends upward from the bottom of the inner pot 120a to the fixing unit 330, and enters the clamping cavity 123a of the fixing unit through the through hole 1231a of the fixing unit 330 and is fixed by the clamping cavity 123a.

[0039] Specifically, the fixing unit 330 includes: The function of clamping component 123 is to clamp and fix the rope, which can ensure that the medicine pack is placed stably and prevent it from moving, tilting or floating during the decoction process due to boiling or stirring of the medicine. Clamping component 123 mainly clamps and fixes the end of the rope, which can ensure that the clamping force is more concentrated and effective, and avoids excessive compression or damage to other parts of the medicine pack.

[0040] Furthermore, the decoction pot 100a includes: The winding unit 340 is located at the bottom between the two connecting rods 122 of the connecting plate 121 and the base plate 124. The free end of the seal passes through the lower part of the winding unit 340 and is then fixed by the fixing unit 330.

[0041] By winding the rope with the winding unit and clamping the free ends of the rope with the clamping member 123, it can be ensured that the medicine pack will not float due to the buoyancy of the water during the decoction process.

[0042] like Figure 2-4 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the decoction pot 100a containing the medicine pack includes: an outer pot 110 and an inner pot 120a. The inner pot 120a is an inner support assembly 120, which includes: a support plate 121, a bottom plate 124 for supporting the medicine pack, and at least two connecting parts 122-1. The tray 121 is provided with a medicine bag inlet 1211, and the bottom plate 124 is provided with a medicine liquid flow hole 124a; there is a gap between the outer periphery of the bottom plate 124 and the inner periphery of the outer pot 110. At least two connecting parts 122-1 are arranged circumferentially to connect the support plate 121 to the base plate 124.

[0043] The decoction pot includes an outer pot 110 for containing the medicinal liquid and an inner support assembly 120 placed inside the outer shell, realizing the automation and convenience of traditional Chinese medicine decoction.

[0044] The tray 121 is connected to the base plate 124 by at least two connecting parts 122-1 arranged circumferentially, so that the medicinal liquid can not only penetrate into the medicine bag through the medicinal liquid flow hole 124a, but also penetrate into the medicine bag through the gap formed by the two connecting parts 122-1. This allows the medicinal liquid to fully penetrate into the medicine bag, improving the decoction effect. Furthermore, the spacing between the two connecting parts 122-1 can reduce the use of raw materials in the manufacture of the inner support component 120, thereby reducing the cost and difficulty of manufacturing the inner support component 120.

[0045] The material of the inner support component 120 should possess properties such as high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance to cope with the high-temperature environment during the decoction process. In addition to several liquid flow holes 124a, the base plate 124 also has several matching through holes for cleaning; these matching through holes are located between the liquid flow holes 124a. Specifically, the matching through holes and liquid flow holes 124a cover the entire base plate 124. More specifically, the number of liquid flow holes 124a is greater than the number of matching through holes, with five matching through holes. These five matching through holes consist of four first matching through holes 124f and one second matching through hole 124g. The second matching through hole 124g is located at the center of the base plate 124, and the four first matching through holes 124f surround the second matching through hole 124g. The multiple liquid flow holes 124a essentially cover the entire base plate 124, allowing the liquid to penetrate the medicine pack relatively fully. The cleaning device 600 passes through the through hole to clean the bottom wall of the inner and outer pots 110 of the decoction device 100.

[0046] When decocting medicine, the medicine packet is put into the decoction device 100 through the medicine packet inlet 1211, and the bottom plate 124 supports the medicine packet entering the decoction device 100; the liquid medicine in the outer pot 110 of the decoction device 100 seeps into the medicine packet through the gap formed by the liquid medicine flow hole 124a and the two connecting parts 122-1.

[0047] Furthermore, the connecting part 122-1 is a connecting rod 122 extending vertically between the support plate 121 and the base plate 124; the top and bottom ends of the connecting rod 122 are connected to the bottom of the support plate 121 and the top of the base plate 124, respectively.

[0048] The vertically extending design of the connecting rod 122 makes the connection between the tray 121 and the base plate 124 more direct and stable. This linear support structure can effectively resist horizontal forces and prevent the inner support component 120 from tilting or deforming due to the shaking of the medicine during the decoction process.

[0049] The top and bottom ends of the connecting rod 122 are tightly connected to the bottom of the support plate 121 and the top of the base plate 124, respectively, forming a stable support frame. This connection method ensures the effective transmission of force between the support plate 121 and the base plate 124, avoiding loosening or falling off due to poor connection.

[0050] The base plate 124 can be configured as a disc-shaped structure with a high center and a gradually decreasing circumference, so that when the medicine pack is squeezed or otherwise operated, the liquid medicine in the medicine pack can flow smoothly into the outer pot 110; specifically, the tray 121 is arc-shaped, the inner circumference of the tray 121 forms the medicine pack inlet 1211, and the base plate 124 is disc-shaped.

[0051] Furthermore, the inner peripheral edge of the medicine package dispensing port 1211 includes a number of first straight line segments 1211a and a number of first arc segments 1211b that are alternately distributed along the circumferential direction; The top end of the connecting rod 122 connects to the bottom of the tray 121 at the first straight segment 1211a. The first straight segment 1211a forms a clear boundary at the edge of the medicine packet dispensing opening 1211, helping the user to place the medicine packet more accurately and preventing the medicine packet from deviating from the medicine packet dispensing opening 1211. At the same time, the design of the first straight segment 1211a also enhances the structural rigidity of the medicine packet dispensing opening 1211, preventing deformation caused by external forces. The design of the second arc segment 124c makes the edge of the medicine packet dispensing opening 1211 smoother, reducing friction and resistance when in contact with the medicine packet, which is conducive to the smooth dispensing of the medicine packet. In addition, the second arc segment 124c also gives the medicine packet dispensing opening 1211 a certain aesthetic appeal.

[0052] Connecting the top of the connecting rod 122 to the bottom of the tray 121 at the first straight segment 1211a is a reasonable choice because the straight segment has better positioning and stability than the arc segment. Connecting the connecting rod 122 at these positions can ensure that the connection between the connecting rod 122 and the tray 121 is more firm and reliable, so that the entire inner support assembly 120 can maintain good stability and resistance to deformation when bearing the weight of the medicine pack and various forces during the decoction process.

[0053] Preferably, the inner peripheral edge of the medicine package dispensing port 1211 includes two opposing first straight segments 1211a and two opposing first arc segments 1211b; the tray 121 at each first straight segment 1211a is connected to two connecting rods 122. This design balances structural strength, stability, and ease of use. The length of the first straight segment 1211a is less than the length of the first arc segment 1211b.

[0054] Furthermore, the outer peripheral edge of the base plate 124 includes several second straight segments 124b corresponding to the positions of the first straight segment 1211a and several second arc segments 124c corresponding to the positions of the first arc segment 1211b; The bottom end of the connecting rod 122 is connected to the top of the base plate 124 at the second straight segment 124b. Specifically, the support plate 121 and the base plate 124 are coaxially arranged, the two first straight segments 1211a are symmetrically arranged with the center of the support plate 121 as the center of symmetry, and the two second straight segments 124b are symmetrically arranged with the center of the base plate 124 as the center of symmetry; the connecting rod 122 connected to one first straight segment 1211a and the connecting rod 122 connected to the other first straight segment 1211a are symmetrically arranged with the center of the support plate 121 as the center of symmetry.

[0055] Furthermore, the second straight segment 124b is recessed inward relative to the second arc segment 124c to form a clearance notch 124d; the clearance notch 124d has two corners 124f and 124e distributed along the circumference, which are respectively connected to connecting rods 122.

[0056] The inward indentation refers to the indentation within the inner support assembly 120. The clearance notch 124d is provided to avoid the protrusion 111 described below when the inner support assembly 120 is placed inside the outer pot 110. The bottom ends of the two connecting rods 122 are connected to two corners 124f and 124e distributed circumferentially along the clearance notch 124d. Because the corners 124f and 124e are stress concentration points, connecting the connecting rods 122 to the corners 124f and 124e can enhance the support capacity of these areas, enabling the entire inner support assembly 120 to maintain better stability and resistance to deformation when bearing the weight of the medicinal liquid and various forces during the decoction process.

[0057] Specifically, a clamping member 123 for clamping the medicine pack seal is provided on the tray 121 between the two connecting parts 122-1.

[0058] The clamping member 23 is provided with a clamping cavity 23a for clamping the medicine package seal and a through hole 1231a for allowing the medicine package seal to enter the clamping cavity 23a; the housing 1231 has its top on the support plate 121 and its bottom suspended, and has a downward opening, with the through hole 1231a located on the inward side wall of the housing 1231; the inner core 1232 extends and retracts vertically relative to the opening in the housing 1231, and its side wall has an inward clamping groove 1232a, which, together with the side wall of the housing 1231 with the through hole 1231a, forms the clamping cavity 123a; the return spring 1233 is located in the housing 1231, with one end connected to the top of the housing 1231 and the other end connected to the top of the inner core 1232. The inward orientation of the perforation 1231a and the inward orientation of the slot refer to the perforation 1231a facing the inside of the inner support component 120, the clamping slot 1232a facing the inside of the inner support component 120, and the inward orientation of the side wall of the shell 1231 refers to the shell facing the inside of the inner support component 120.

[0059] Taking a rope component with a separate sealing element as an example, after placing the Chinese medicinal herbs into the medicine bag, the medicine bag is tied tightly with the rope component. The tying method is as follows: the medicine bag has an opening for inserting the medicine bag, and the opening has a channel for the rope component to pass through and be pulled out. By pulling out the rope component, the opening of the medicine bag is sealed, thereby tying the medicine bag tightly; pushing the inner core 1232 upward, the return spring 1233 is compressed, causing the receiving groove 1232a of the inner core 1232 to coincide with the through hole 1231a of the shell 1231. The end of the rope component is placed in the receiving groove 1232a through the through hole 1231a. After placement, the force pushing the inner core 1232 is released, and the inner core 1232 returns to its initial state under the restoring force of the return spring 1233. At this time, the end of the rope is clamped in the clamping cavity 123a, that is, between the side wall of the shell 1231 with the through hole 1231a and the inner core 1232, thus completing the clamping and fixing of the medicine pack seal.

[0060] Furthermore, a winding member 125a for winding the medicine pack seal is provided below the clamping member 123; The winding member 125a is a winding rod 125, which is disposed opposite to the clamping member 123 between two adjacent connecting rods 122. The two ends of the winding rod 125 are respectively connected to the two connecting rods 122; further, the winding rod 125 is disposed at the bottom of the two connecting rods 122. Preferably, the winding rod 125 is a horizontally extending straight rod.

[0061] Taking the medicine pack seal as a separately set rope as an example, after the rope seals the medicine pack, the rope first passes through the inside of the inner support component 120 and out of the lower part of the winding rod 125 to the outside of the inner support component 120, and then extends upward from the bottom of the inner support component 120 to the clamping member 123. The end of the rope is clamped and fixed by the clamping member 123.

[0062] The outer pot 110, as the main part of the entire decoction apparatus 100, primarily serves to contain the medicinal liquid required during the decoction process. It needs to be made of high-temperature and corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel or ceramic, to ensure it can stably withstand high temperatures and maintain the purity of the medicinal liquid during decoction. In addition, the heat insulation performance of the outer pot 110 should also be considered to reduce heat loss during the decoction process and improve decoction efficiency.

[0063] The inner support assembly 120's tray 121 is positioned at the outer pot's inlet 110a, ensuring stable placement of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot 110. This facilitates the placement and retrieval of medicine packets while preventing direct contact between the inner support assembly 120 and the bottom of the outer pot 110, which could cause wear or contamination. Specifically, the tray 121, located on the outer periphery of all connecting rods 122, is positioned at the outer pot's inlet 110a. Specifically, the tray 121 is annular, extending horizontally from its inner periphery to its outer periphery for a certain length. The inner periphery of the tray 121 forms the medicine packet inlet 1211. The portion of the tray 121 extending from its connection point with the connecting portion 122-1 described below to its outer periphery forms a support portion 121a. This support portion 121a is positioned at the outer pot's inlet 110a, allowing the tray 121 to rest on the outer pot 110.

[0064] Specifically, a reinforcing rib 113 is provided at the outer pot inlet 110a, and the reinforcing rib 113 is arranged in a ring around the outer pot inlet 110a; the support plate 121 is placed on the reinforcing rib 113; In this embodiment, a reinforcing rib 113 is provided at the outer pot inlet 110a. The reinforcing rib 113 is arranged in a ring around the outer pot inlet 110a, and its main purpose is to enhance the structural strength of this area of ​​the outer pot 110. Since the outer pot inlet 110a is frequently subjected to internal and external forces, such as the placement and removal of the inner support component 120 and the dispensing of medicine packets, the addition of the reinforcing rib 113 can effectively prevent the outer pot inlet 110a from deforming or breaking due to long-term use or improper operation, thereby extending the service life of the outer pot 110. As a preferred embodiment, the reinforcing rib 113 is a ring-shaped reinforcing rib 113 arranged around the outer pot inlet 110a. The reinforcing rib 113 is a flange, a bend, or a step extending outward from the outer pot inlet 110a, and the reinforcing rib 113 is arranged in a ring around the outer pot inlet 110a; the outer edge of the support plate 121 extends beyond the reinforcing rib 113.

[0065] Specifically, the tray 121 is mounted on the reinforcing rib 113, which provides stable support for the tray 121 and ensures the accurate position of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot 110. The annular structure of the reinforcing rib 113 provides a flat and sturdy placement platform for the tray 121, enabling the tray 121 to firmly support the inner support assembly 120 and the medicine pack on it, preventing shaking or tilting during the decoction process.

[0066] As a preferred embodiment, the outer edge of the tray 121 protrudes from the reinforcing rib 113. The design of the outer edge of the tray 121 protruding from the reinforcing rib 113 increases the contact area between the tray 121 and the reinforcing rib 113, thereby improving the stability of the tray 121 during placement. It also provides a certain guiding effect for the placement and removal of the inner support assembly 120, making it easier for users to complete these operations.

[0067] In an embodiment of this utility model, the limiting structure includes at least two limiting portions 111-11 distributed circumferentially on the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110; the limiting portions 111-11 cooperate with the connecting portion 122-1 to restrict the rotation of the inner support assembly 120.

[0068] In this embodiment of the present invention, specifically, the limiting part 111-11 is a protrusion 111 protruding from the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110; the two protrusions 111 are limited between the two connecting rods 122, or the two connecting rods 122 are limited between the two protrusions 111. The inner peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 is provided with protrusions 111; the protrusions 111 cooperate with the connecting rods 122 to limit the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 inside the outer pot.

[0069] When the inner support assembly 120 is placed inside the outer pot 110, the connecting rod 122 will contact the protrusion 111. The two protrusions 111 are limited between the two connecting rods 122, or the two connecting rods 122 are limited between the two protrusions 111. Through physical restriction, the inner support assembly 120 can maintain a relatively stable position during the decoction process.

[0070] The number and position of the connecting rods 122 should correspond one-to-one with the protrusions 111 on the outer pot 110, so that the connecting rods 122 can cooperate with the protrusions 111 during the decoction process, thereby restricting the rotation of the inner support assembly 120.

[0071] Specifically, the inner circumferential wall of the outer pot 110 is provided with four protrusions 111, with each pair of protrusions 111 forming a group; the inner support assembly 120 is provided with four connecting rods 122, with each pair of connecting rods 122 forming a group. The two protrusions 111 cooperate with the two connecting rods 122 to restrict the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot. Specifically, when the inner support assembly 120 is placed inside the outer pot 110, the two protrusions 111 are located between the two connecting rods 122 to restrict the rotation of the inner support assembly 120 within the outer pot 110.

[0072] In an embodiment of this utility model, a positioning structure 112-1 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 below the limiting structure; when the decoction device 100 is in operation, the transfer component clamps the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 below the positioning structure 112-1.

[0073] In the embodiments of this utility model, the positioning structure 112-1 is provided so that the transfer component can accurately and stably clamp the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, preventing accidents such as slippage or tipping during the transfer process.

[0074] Furthermore, the positioning structure 112-1 includes a protruding rib 112 that protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110, is coaxial with the outer pot 110, and is in an annular shape; the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 is provided with the protruding rib 112, and when the decoction device 100 is used to transfer the decoction device, the transfer component clamps the outer peripheral wall of the outer pot 110 below the protruding rib 112.

[0075] In this embodiment of the present invention, a carrier 130 is provided at the bottom of the outer pot 110, and the carrier 130 enables the decoction device 100 to move on the conveyor line of the automatic decoction system.

[0076] Furthermore, the carrier 130 includes: a support plate 131, which is fixedly connected to the outer pot 110; and a conveying module 132, which covers the outer periphery of the support plate 131 and is detachably connected to the support plate 131.

[0077] Specifically, the support plate 131 is a square sheet metal structure with a shaped fixing part 1311 at its edge. The fixing part 1311 is located at the edges of the four sides of the support plate 131. When it is necessary to fix the outer pot 110 of the decoction device 100, the fixing device and the fixing part 1311 cooperate to achieve the fixing function.

[0078] When the outer pot 110, the support plate 131 and the support component located below the support plate 131 are flipped as a whole, in order to prevent the outer pot 110 and the support plate 131 from moving on the support component, a fixing device is used to fix the outer pot 110 and the support plate 131. For example, the fixing device is a cylinder, and the end of the cylinder rod acts on the top surface of the abutment part 1311a, so that the outer pot 110 and the support plate 131 remain stationary on the support component.

[0079] The conveying module 132, which covers the support plate 131, is composed of four straight rods 1321 connected end to end. The straight rods 1321 are provided with grooves to reduce the overall weight of the conveying module. The support plate 131 and the conveying module 132 are assembled into a 400cm*400cm square carrier 130 to ensure stability during the transfer of the decoction device 100 and adaptability to the conveyor belt.

[0080] The herbal decoction device of this invention requires cleaning the decoction pot after removing the liquid and medicine packet.

[0081] The outer pot 110 and the inner support component 120 are combined to form a decoction pot. The decoction pot is automatically transferred to the cleaning device station for cleaning. Before cleaning, the decoction pot is grabbed by the flipping device and flipped 180° so that the decoction pot is in the opening downward during the cleaning process. That is, the opening of the outer pot 110 and the medicine bag inlet 1211 of the inner support component 120 are in the downward position during the cleaning process. In this way, during the cleaning process, the water flows directly out along the inner wall of the decoction pot due to its own weight, and there is not much water in the decoction pot. The first cleaning carrier is equipped with a longitudinally movable first spray device 6012 and a first support rod 6013. The first support rod 6013 enters the inner support assembly 120 and passes through the first mating through hole 124f on the bottom plate 124, lifting the outer pot 110 and creating a certain gap between the outer pot 110 and the bottom plate 124 of the inner support assembly 120. The first spray device 6012 enters the inner support assembly 120 and passes through the second mating through hole 124g on the bottom plate 124, spraying water close to the bottom inner wall of the outer pot 110 and rinsing the outer pot 110 and the inner support assembly 120. The end of the first support rod 6013 that extends into the decoction pot is also provided with a water outlet, which allows for better rinsing of the decoction pot.

[0082] The first support rod 6013 can be raised and lowered inside or at the bottom of the first cleaning carrier 601 via a lifting motor or other existing lifting device. During the washing process, the first support rod 6013 is located near the outer periphery of the bottom plate of the inner support assembly, which facilitates cleaning the edges and corners near the inner wall of the decoction pot. It works in conjunction with the first spray device 6012 in the middle to clean areas that are difficult to clean or have poor cleaning effect, making the decoction pot cleaner.

[0083] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning, characterized in that, include: The outer pot (110) has a removable, frame-structured inner support assembly (120). The inner support assembly (120) includes at least two connecting parts (122-1) arranged circumferentially to connect the top support plate (121) to the bottom base plate (124); The tray (121) is placed on the outer pot inlet (110a), and the connecting part (122-1) and the bottom plate (124) extend into the outer pot (110). At least two mating through holes for cleaning are provided on the base plate (124), and the diameter of the mating through holes is greater than 1 cm and less than one-quarter of the diameter of the base plate (124).

2. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (124) is provided with at least three through holes for cleaning. One through hole is located at the center of the base plate (124), and the remaining through holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of it.

3. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (124) is provided with at least four mating through holes for cleaning, one mating through hole is located at the center of the base plate (124), and the remaining mating through holes are evenly distributed around it.

4. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (124) is provided with at least five mating through holes for cleaning. One mating through hole is located at the center of the base plate (124), and the remaining mating through holes are symmetrically and evenly distributed around it.

5. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The mating through hole located at the center of the base plate (124) is larger than the mating through holes located around it. The diameter of the mating through hole is greater than 1.2 cm and less than one-fifth of the diameter of the base plate (124).

6. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base plate (124) is also provided with a plurality of liquid flow holes (124a) between them. The liquid flow holes (124a) are located between and outside the mating through holes. The diameter of the liquid flow holes (124a) is smaller than that of the mating through holes. The diameter of the mating through holes is greater than or equal to 2 cm and less than one-sixth of the diameter of the base plate.

7. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 6, characterized in that, The liquid flow holes (124a) are arranged radially from the center of the base plate (124), and at least one ring around the matching through hole in the center of the base plate (124) and one ring around the perimeter of the base plate (124).

8. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner circumference of the tray (121) is the feeding port (1211); the connecting part (122-1) is connected to the tray (121) near the inner circumference and to the bottom plate (124) near the outer circumference; the bottom plate (124) does not contact the inner bottom surface of the outer pot (110); there is a gap between the bottom plate (124) and the inner wall of the outer pot (110); there is a gap between the connecting part (122-1) and the inner wall of the outer pot (110); the feeding port (1211) is equivalent to the bottom plate (124).

9. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting structure is provided on the inner wall of the outer pot (110). The limiting structure includes at least two limiting parts (111-11) distributed circumferentially on the inner peripheral wall of the outer pot (110). The limiting parts (111-11) cooperate with the connecting parts (122-1) to restrict the rotation of the inner support assembly (120).

10. The traditional Chinese medicine decoction device suitable for automatic cleaning according to claim 5, characterized in that, The decoction device is inverted on the conveyor belt with its opening facing downwards. The first spray device (6012) and the first support rod (6013) that can be raised and lowered move upwards into the inverted decoction device. The first support rod (6013) and the first spray device (6012) continue to move upwards through the mating through hole, lifting the outer pot (110) of the decoction device until there is a distance between the outer pot (110) and the bottom plate (124) of the inner support assembly (120). When the first spray device (6012) and the first support rod (6013) move or lift the outer pot (110), the first spray device (6012) and / or the first support rod (6013) spray water to clean the outer pot (110).

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